SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam: 2012 (Tier-2)

Paper – II (Held On 16.09.2012) [Part-1]

English Language & Comprehension

Directions: In questions no 1 to 20 some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which parl of a sentence has an error and blacken the oval () corresponding to the appropriate letter (A, B, C) If a sentence is free from error, blacken the oval ()corresponding to (D) in the Answer sheet.

1. He said (A) / that he wanted a room (B) / and that his luggage would follow. C)/ No error (D).

17. Each boy and girl (A) / in the class (B) / bring a text book each day. (C) / No error (D). he would pass

18. Two millions people (A) / attend the meting (B) / held in parade grounds. (C) / No error (D).

19. Had millions people (A) / the examination (B) / in first class. (C) / No error (D).

20. He not only play (A) / tennis regular (B) / but also cricket. (C) / No error (D).

Directions: In questions no. 21 to 25, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (S).Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the Four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate oval () in the Answer Sheet.

21. After the treatment, he was relived ___________ the pain

(A) for
(B) Of
(C) from
(D) With

22. Several items have been left____________ from

(A) Out
(B) Within
(C) Behind
(D) Off

23. I have not paid my school fees_________

(A) Already
(B) Now
(C) Then
(D) Yet

24. She has seen this movie twice.

(A) Yet
(B) Often
(C) Already
(D) Quite

25. My father has _________ returned home from work.

(A) Now
(B) Never
(C) Defense
(D) Just

Directions: In questions no. 26 to 28, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

26. Onslaught

(A) Counterattack
(B) Resistance
(C) Defense
(D) Invasion

27. Grotesque

(A) Exposure
(B) Stupidity
(C) Absurd
(D) Trial

28. Ignominy

(A) Exposure
(B) Stupidity
(C) Disgrace
(D) Trial

Directions: In Questions no. 29 t 31, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

29. Fervent

(A) Partial
(B) Dispassionate
(C) Ardent
(D) Decent

30. Garrulous

(A) Verbose
(B) Serious reticent
(C) Gaunt
(D) Gaunt

31. Scrupulous

(A) Scrupulous
(B) Wise
(C) Caring
(D) Careful

Directions: In questions no. 32 to 34, there are four different words out of which one is wrongly spelt find the wrongly spelt word and indicate it by blackening the appropriate oval () in the Answer

32. (A) fervent
(B) Favour
(C) Fervour
(D) Fervid

33. (A) Decision
(B) Position
(C) Incision
(D) Collusion

34. (A) Heterogeneous
(B) Virtuous
(C) Ingenious
(D) Ingenuous

Directions: In questions no. 35 to 44, four alternatives are given for the given idiom / phrase of as underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ phrase and mark it the Answer Sheet.

35. The mother- in law expected her daughter-in law to be always at her beck and call.

(A) Ready to withdraw
(B) Ready to serve
(C) Ready to call
(D) Ready to play

36. When I opened the door, my books were lying at sixes and sevens.

(A) In neat order
(B) In disorder
(C) Under the table
(D) In piles on the floor

37. His behavior indicates that he has blue blood

(A) feels depressed often
(B) Suffers anemia
(C) Belongs to a royal family
(D) Has diseased blood

38. I am trying to figure out the hidden agenda in yesterday’s meeting.

(A) Wicked motive
(B) False Idea
(C) Indirect tax
(D) Secret reason

39 . He always seems to get the lion’s share of the projects

(A) An insignificant part
(B) The minimum share
(C) An equal share
(D) A major share

40. Oliver Twist was between black and blue and blue when he asked for more food

(A) Similar to planting a nut tree
(B) A difficult job
(C) A Boring job
(D) Similar to to cracking a nut

Directions: no. 45 to 64 the 1st and the last parts of the sentence paragraph are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence / paragraph is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S, These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence / paragraph and find out which of the four combinations is correct and mark it in the Answer sheet.

45. The role of modern youth

P. As they have to not only
Q. Then that of their forefathers
R. Keep the torch of freedom aloft
S. Is far more challenging

6. But also keep it always lit.
(A) SQPR
(B) QSPR
(C) SRPQ
(D) RSPQ

46. Modern education is bookish

P. The harsh realities of life
Q Imparted in schools and colleges
R. And divorced from
S. The so called liberal education